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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.19, 24.25 and 11.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.19, 24.25 and 11.04 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.19 : 24.25 = 11.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.19/24.25 = 11.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.19x = 24.25 × 11.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.19x = 267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267.72/16.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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